Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Dee Why
Josephine is a registered acupuncturist & Chinese herbal medicine practitioner based in Lane Cove and Frenchs Forest. If you're willing and able to travel from Dee Why to either of these locations for TCM consultation, acupuncture and herbal medicine services, Josephine looks forward to meeting with you.
Acupuncture has been widely used as a support therapy for smoking cessation, with ear acupuncture (auriculotherapy) forming a central component. The NADA (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) protocol uses five ear points — Shen Men, Sympathetic, Kidney, Liver, and Lung — to reduce cravings, calm withdrawal anxiety, and support detoxification. Small ear seeds or press tacks are often left in place between sessions so patients can apply pressure when cravings arise.
Body acupuncture complements the ear points: LU7 (Lieque) clears and strengthens the Lung organ system, LI4 (Hegu) addresses the Large Intestine (paired with the Lung in TCM), and extra point Tim Mee on the wrist is a classical point specifically indicated for smoking cessation. HT7 (Shenmen) and GV20 (Baihui) help manage the irritability and restlessness common during nicotine withdrawal.
Those looking to quit smoking typically benefit from frequent sessions in the first two weeks (2-3 per week), tapering to weekly sessions over the following month, with ear seeds providing continuous support between appointments.
Acupuncture is most effective as part of a comprehensive quit plan that includes behavioural support and strong personal motivation. It helps manage withdrawal symptoms like cravings, irritability, and anxiety. Many patients report reduced desire to smoke and easier withdrawal when using acupuncture alongside other cessation strategies.
Tim Mee is an extra point located one finger-width above LU7 on the inner wrist. It is a classical point specifically used for smoking and addiction cessation in acupuncture. It is said to alter the taste of cigarettes and reduce the urge to smoke. It is typically used in combination with other body and ear points.
Josephine Zhuo (TCM) is an AHPRA registered health practitioner — acupuncturist and herbalist.
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